Posted by King Vultan on April 11, 2004, at 9:55:57
In reply to Question about MAO inhibitors, posted by linkadge on April 11, 2004, at 9:25:50
> Does anyone know if a selective MAO-A inhibitor would require the dietary restrictions like parnate/nardil. Which of the two enzymes is responsable for the hypotensive reaction.
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It's a hypertensive reaction actually, and it is the MAO-A enzyme that is the problematic one. However, if the MAOI is a reversible MAO-A inhibitor like moclobemide, an MAOI diet is not required. This is a moot point for US residents, though, as this drug is not available in the United States.Todd
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